Workforce Services

Workforce Services programs provide funding for tuition, fees, books and transportation as well as emergency financial assistance and other resources to qualifying students enrolled in a career–focused program. Services include:

WorkFirst program: Available to students receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and are enrolled in an ESL, Adult Basic Education, GED® or Professional/Technical program.

Worker Retraining Program: Available to qualifying students who are enrolled in a Professional/Technical Program and receive or have exhausted unemployment benefits, are "displaced homemakers," are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, or were formerly self–employed.

Opportunity Grant: Available to low income adults pursuing an approved program. Students may receive funds to cover tuition and mandatory fees up to 45 credits, and up to $1,000 for books and supplies per academic year.

Payment Plan

Don't have money to pay your tuition all at once? Seattle Central College is pleased to offer this payment plan from Nelnet Business Solutions to provide students with a low–cost option for budgeting tuition and fees. Learn More

Support for Former Foster Youth

The College Success Program provides individual support services, financial resource planning, scholarship assistance and emergency funding.College Success Program
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Support for Dreamer (Undocumented) Students

Qualify for In–State Tuition Rate: HB 1079 is a law that allows Dreamers who have resided in Washington State for the 3 years immediately prior to receiving a high school diploma (or its equivalent) at a Washington school, to pay in–state tuition at state colleges and universities. After applying for admission, Dreamers should complete the Washington Higher Education Residency affidavit and submit to the Admissions Office in BE1104B1.

Financial Assistance: The Washington Dream Act (SB 6523), enables students who are eligible for in–state tuition as part of HB 1079 to be considered for educational funding from the Washington State Need Grant. Visit the Ready Set Grad website to get started.

Scholarships: Additional matching scholarships may also be available. Visit the WashBoard website to learn more.

College Bound Scholarship Program

The program promises tuition (at public institution rates) and a small book allowance for income–eligible students who sign up in the 7th or 8th grade, work hard in school, stay out of legal trouble, and successfully apply to a higher education institution when they graduate. For more information please Contact College Bound staff at collegebound@wsac.wa.gov or phone 1.888.535.0747.

AmeriCorps Education Award

Students who have completed their service in AmeriCorps programs can use their education award to help pay for tuition at Seattle Central. After applying for admission to Seattle Central and registering for classes, use the My AmeriCorps portal to authorize payment to Seattle Central College. Learn more on the AmeriCorps Educational Award website.

Federal Direct Loans

Students may qualify for Federal loans from the U.S. Department of Education, which have relatively low interest rates, to help finance their education. Learn More

Tuition Reimbursement

More and more employers are offering tuition reimbursement as a benefit to both full–time and part–time employees. Does your employer offer education incentives that you don't know about? Ask your Human Resources Department.